1965 Abarth 700 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 700 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |
